Matthew 11:16-19

Matthew 11:16-19

[16] But  whereunto  shall I liken  generation?  like  sitting  in  the markets,  calling  [17] And  saying,  We have piped  and  not  danced;  we have mourned  and  not  lamented.  [18] For  John  came  neither  eating  nor  drinking,  and  they say,  He hath  a devil.  [19] The Son  of man  came  eating  and  drinking,  and  they say,  Behold  a man  gluttonous,  and  a winebibber,  a friend  of publicans  and  sinners.  But  wisdom  is justified  of  her 

What does Matthew 11:16-19 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jesus proceeded to describe the Jews" reaction to John and Himself more fully to clarify their opposition.